5G in 2025: Progress, Promises, and the Path Ahead
At its core, 5G is the next step in wireless technology after 4G LTE. It was designed to do three things significantly better: increase data speeds, reduce latency (the time
China plans to construct over 4.5 million 5G base stations in 2025 while introducing additional policy and financial incentives to support industries expected to shape the next decade, the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced during its annual work conference.
As of January 2025, China had 4.25 million 5G base stations, a figure expected to reach 4.5 million by the end of the year. More than 1 billion 5G connections are live, accounting for over 50% of all mobile connections in the country, the GSMA executive added. “We see the impact everywhere,” he said.
He also pointed to China as a leader in terms of 5G implementation. As of January 2025, China had 4.25 million 5G base stations, a figure expected to reach 4.5 million by the end of the year. More than 1 billion 5G connections are live, accounting for over 50% of all mobile connections in the country, the GSMA executive added.
The 5G base station equipment market is estimated to reach US$52.733 billion by 2030 from US$29.865 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12.04%. 5G base stations form the backbone of next-generation wireless networks, enabling enhanced bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and broader coverage to support rising connectivity demands.
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